Richard Austin Smith

Born Nov. 3, 1931, in Blakeslee, he was the son of the late Adam O. and Clarissa (Blakeslee) Smith. He lived in Locust Ridge as a child and is lifetime resident of Monroe County.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.

He is a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, Pocono Pines; the Free and Accepted Masons Barger Lodge 325, Bartonsville; and a member of the Wilson Fisher American Legion Post 413 in Pocono Pines.

Prior to his retirement, he worked in the maintenance department for the former Connaught Laboratories, now Sanofi Pasteur, in Swiftwater, for almost 40 years.

Richard is survived by his son, Jeffrey R. Smith and his wife, Jessica, of Long Pond; his grandson, Jacob A. Smith of Long Pond; his sister, Emily Carter of Pocono Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his other siblings, Robert B. Smith, Jacob Smith, Virginia Dolan and John A. Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Salem United Church of Christ, Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, with Pastor John Stowell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Pocono Lake Cemetery, Pocono Lake. There will be a visitations from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg, with Masonic services at 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until the time of the services, Monday, Feb. 18, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salem United Church of Christ, Old Route 940, Pocono Pines PA 18350.